Jeff Moyer on Organic Farmers Association

Giving a larger voice to organic farmers in national policy discussions.

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Jeff is a world-renowned authority in organic agriculture. His expertise includes organic crop production systems with a focus on weed management, cover crops, crop rotations, equipment modification and use, and facilities design.

Jeff is perhaps most well-known for conceptualizing and popularizing the No-Till Roller Crimper for use in organic agriculture. In 2011, he wrote Organic No-Till Farming, a publication that has become a resource for farmers throughout the world.

In September 2015, Jeff was appointed as Executive Director of Rodale Institute after spending the last four decades there, helping countless farmers make the transition from conventional, chemical-based farming to organic methods.

In This Podcast: Author Jeff Moyer chats with Greg about the importance of organic farming, the role and purpose of the Rodale Institute, and the new Organic Famers Association. Jeff has a great passion for a change in food production to a healthier method, and it is obvious as he explains the history of the Rodale Institute. He explains why it is important to have organic agriculture and how consumers change affect the whole food system with just a simple act.

Listen in and learn about:

How he discovered that there was something missing in farmer’s ability to talk to policy makers

The existence of national organizations like Organic Trade Association and Organic Consumers Association

Why there is a need for a collective voice for organic farmers

The long history of Rodale Institute in the organic community

What the Rodale Institute stands for and how they have been helping farmers transition to organic agriculture